Overview of FantasyPros - The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 11 (Ep. 1843)
This episode (hosts: Ryan “Worm” Warmley, Derek Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice) walks through the biggest fantasy questions and start/sit angles for Week 11. They recap Thursday night, highlight injuries/practice-watch items, debate player rankings vs. consensus, and give quick lineup recommendations and betting/prop ideas for the Sunday/Monday slates.
Quick takeaways & headlines
- Travion Henderson (NE) exploded on TNF (3 TDs); hosts expect him to be a reliable mid- or higher-end RB rest of season (debate around 60/40 usage vs. Ramondre Stevenson).
- Week 11 has a relatively light bye week (Colts & Saints). Jonathan Taylor is off the fantasy board.
- Watch practice reports Friday for injury updates (notable: Khalil Shakir, Darius Slayton hamstring, JK Dobbins).
- Consensus vs hosts: several disagreements — Zach Ertz, Emeka Ebuaka, Baker Mayfield, and kicker rankings were all debated.
- Betting/props discussed (partnered with Betting Pros & Hard Rock Bet): a few favored props for Sunday Night and broader game totals.
Thursday-night recap (Patriots vs Jets)
- Travion Henderson: big snap share (90%), 19 carries, 2 rush TDs, 5/5 receiving — hosts view him as a legit asset going forward (range RB14–RB20 depending on projection/aggressiveness).
- Patriots’ backfield: Stevenson still in the mix near goal line; expect some split but Henderson’s role expanded.
- Jets: passing game remains a mess (Justin Fields struggling). Garrett Wilson’s return timeline uncertain; avoid Jet pass-catchers unless desperate.
Early slate — notable matchups & starter guidance
Commanders @ Dolphins (Madrid)
- Zach Ertz (WAS) is an undervalued TE play — Miami is vulnerable to TEs (top matchup).
- QB thought: Marcus Mariota offers rushing floor (Mariota/Tua close choices), Mariota might be a viable QB2 depending on roster construction.
- Caution on Commanders RBs due to Miami’s improving run defense.
Panthers @ Falcons
- Bijan Robinson: bounce-back candidate — Carolina run defense has weakened; Bijan and Drake London are strong week-11 starts (McCaffrey still RB1 if you own him).
- Kyle Pitts: possible solid game given Panthers’ TE issues.
- Desmond Penix (ATL QB) is a QB2/superflex consideration.
Buccaneers @ Bills
- Baker Mayfield: hosts think he might be underrated this week vs. Bills (healthy line + potential for shootout).
- Concerns about Khalil Shakir’s ceiling and health (ankle/ribs); check Friday practice.
- Emeka Ebuaka vs. Justin Jefferson: host argues Ebuaka is underappreciated vs. top coverage matchups — good start consideration.
- Discussion: Is Josh Allen “too high”? Hosts mostly remain with Allen due to rushing upside; volatility acknowledged.
Chargers @ Jaguars
- K. H. Kamani Vidal (Chargers) remains volatile (alternating huge/low weeks). Week 11 looks like a middling spot (RB18–RB24) — volume matters, but matchup vs Jaguars run defense is respectable.
- Chargers’ OL issues create concern; volume-driven spike weeks possible.
Bears @ Vikings
- Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison: both had poor box scores last week despite 11+ targets; hosts lean toward starting Jefferson (matchup vs weak Bears secondary), Addison more risky — watch QB confidence (JJ McCarthy inconsistent).
- Context: Jefferson had plays he failed to convert — upside remains but carries risk.
Packers @ Giants
- New Giants QB situation (Jameis Winston to start under Mike Kafka) = high ceiling, low floor. Expect boom/bust; Wondale/Hyatt/Johnson could benefit.
- Darius Slayton likely out (hamstring), so Theo Johnson could see more attention if healthy.
Mid/late slate — players to consider and injury notes
Bengals @ Steelers (rematch)
- Expect fireworks. Joe Flacco remains a high-volume QB option (recent stretch of QB1-level fantasy output).
- Chase/Higgins and Bengals splash plays; Steelers’ receiving options (Warren, Calvin Austin) have upside.
- Avoid betting on Steelers TEs as safe options; volatile.
Texans @ Titans
- Nico Collins: matchup vs Titans perimeter coverage is strong; ranked around WR11 by hosts — volume dependent (Titans might control pace).
- Woody Butler/Marks (Houston RBs): snap and volume shares matter — check final usage.
49ers @ Cardinals
- Marvin Harrison Jr. out — Trey McBride is the lead target in Arizona; Michael Wilson could see a target bump but is an unreliable fantasy asset. Start McBride; Wilson only as deep bench/flex in thin formats.
Seahawks @ Rams (Game of the Week)
- High-profile matchup. Hosts like Rams -3; multiple favored angles:
- Consider betting the under (48.5) — both defenses/tempo can limit scoring.
- Puka Nacua vs Seattle secondary: interesting matchup but watch Rams personnel (heavy 13-personnel usage with TEs).
- Terrance Ferguson anytime-TD prop mentioned as a longer-odds play.
Ravens @ Browns
- Tight end logjam: Mark Andrews / Harold Fannin Jr. / David Njoku — hosts rank Fannin and Andrews ahead of Njoku this week; Andrews is touchdown-dependent and volatile.
- Browns defense at home presents problems for Ravens — expect a tougher Ravens fantasy day.
Chiefs @ Broncos
- With JK Dobbins still injured, R.J. Harvey looks like a flex/low-end RB2 (RB20–RB24). Sean Payton will likely split carries, but Harvey’s receiving role boosts value.
- Chiefs remain a tough matchup for rushing success vs Denver, but receiving back usage is a plus.
Sunday Night — Lions @ Eagles (props)
- Jameson Williams (Lions): Fitz likes the over 48.5 receiving yards (3-star prop) — usage and routes on crossing patterns are trending up.
- Devonta Smith (Eagles): Debro likes over 4.5 receptions (3-star prop) — reliable target share and slot usage; hot streak on catch volume.
Monday Night — Cowboys @ Raiders
- Javonte Williams favored over Ashton Gentry for Week 11 due to offensive line disparities and scoring potential — Javonte is ranked top-10 RB for hosts this week.
- Highest game total of the week; expect touches/TDs to favor Dallas.
Injuries / practice-watch items (must-check Friday)
- Khalil Shakir — limited in practice (ankle/ribs); FantasyPros projects ~89% chance to play but verify Friday.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. — out for Cardinals vs 49ers.
- JK Dobbins — injured (watch IR status); RJ Harvey’s value rises if Dobbins goes IR.
- Darius Slayton — hamstring; likely OUT vs Packers (monitor Friday).
- Dalton Kincaid — out with hamstring (Bills TE impacted; Shakir/K. Coleman status matters).
Host vs. Consensus calls (notable disagreements)
- Travion Henderson: hosts are higher than many ECRs (RB mid-range to RB14–18 vs some more conservative ranks).
- Zach Ertz: hosts rank him higher than consensus for Week 11 (tight end friendly matchup vs Miami).
- Emeka Ebuaka: hosts feel he's undervalued vs Houston/Bills matchups, prefer him over some consensus names.
- Baker Mayfield: hosts have him above consensus this week — prefer him to Stafford/Caleb in certain matchups.
- Kamani Vidal / RJ Harvey / Chase Brown: hosts’ rankings cluster around RB20–RB24 for these volatile options; small differences vs ECR that matter in thin rosters.
Action items for Week 11 managers
- Check Friday practice reports for Shakir, Slayton, Dobbins, and other questionable players.
- Consider adding/trading for Travion Henderson if available (emerging bell-cow role).
- Start/hold decisions:
- Start: Travion Henderson (if you own), Bijan Robinson (if CMC not rostered), Zach Ertz vs Miami (TE stream), Jameson Williams (prop/target share trending up).
- Sit/avoid: Jets receivers unless deep bench/bye-induced desperation; Steelers TEs as boom/bust starts; speculative Giants pass-catchers until Jameis’ game script confirmed.
- Use Betting Pros/Hard Rock Bet data for totals and prop opportunities highlighted (Jameson Williams over 48.5; Devonta Smith over 4.5 catches; Seahawks and Rams under consideration).
Notable quotes / host perspectives
- “The genie’s out of the bottle” — Travion Henderson will continue to be relevant.
- “If you’re going to play Zach Ertz this week, I’d play him over Dalton Schultz and others” — Ertz as TE1 on matchup basis.
- “Joe Flacco = volume. It’s not going anywhere.” — Flacco continues to be a reliable high-volume QB start in Cincinnati’s offense.
Best practices: double-check Friday practice/injury reports and adjust lineups for inactives. The episode focuses on immediate Week 11 start/sit implications and a few contrarian/value suggestions to exploit consensus ranking gaps.